| This paper consists of three chapters. In the first chapter, I will discuss the traditional conflicts between storytelling and agency afforded to players who experience a narrative through an interactive system, followed by examining the potential of user-centric design for the construction of a complex, emotional interactive narrative experience, and constituting a hypothesis on narrative interaction design. Next, I will establish an alternative design framework based on the hypothesis in chapter II. In the final chapter, I will use my MFA thesis project, The Return, as a case study using the proposed design framework. This case study will illustrate the methodology and process used in both the design/development and production, assisted by user research methods. At last, I will conclude this paper with the interim result to discuss applicability towards other projects in the future. |
